Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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General information
Repair instructions for repair work on ABS
The ABS brake system is divided diagonally. The
servo-assistance is effected pneumatically by the vacuum brake
servo unit.
Vehicles with ABS are not fitted with a mechanical brake
pressure regu ...
Mounting tyre, wheels without and with tyre pressure monitoring
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle
diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.
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Ensure proper assembly ...
Removing and installing daytime running light bulb -L174-/-L175-, gas
discharge headlights
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
The left daytime running light bulb -L174- or right daytime
running lig ...
